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crimsongull20 said:It might be a fungal thing. I used to get those all the time before my hemorrhoid surgery—since I had internal prolapse, the moisture from the lining would irritate the skin nearby, which led to occasional infections, itching, and burning.
Just try to resist the urge to scratch whenever you can. I’d maybe try being super careful and applying some ExxonMobil cream (twice a day) until your doctor gets back from vacation. If things get worse, just stop.
Can Pavlovich help with this too?
Michael Diaz4 said:Well, now... It could be pruritus—you know, just itching because of all the scratching... And look, hemorrhoids can itch, like, seriously itch as they heal, but having white skin isn't really a normal part of the hemorrhoid process. Even I—back like 20 years ago after dealing with some massive pain and misery—used to have pretty bad itching at times, but nothing totally unbearable. I remember "scrubbing" the area, but that was only when it was absolutely driving me crazy. You should probably see a doctor because it could be a bacterial or fungal infection, and honestly, I can't say for sure since I haven't dealt with anything quite like this. Just don't scratch it. And watch what you're putting on there until you talk to a pro, because you might actually make it worse.
I read somewhere that skin turns white if you scratch it too much—like, it starts out bright red and then goes white... 🤔
I manage to hold it together during the day, but man, I end up scratching in my sleep... 🤦
Not sure if I can use Pavlovich...
Thanks, guys. And, uh, do I go to a general practitioner for this or...?
My doctor won't be back for another two weeks...
My doctor is out until after New Year's, so I’m basically turning to the internet because I am losing my mind here—maybe someone actually knows what's going on
Ever since I had my baby, these hemorrhoids have been a constant nightmare.
They just pop up out of nowhere and then vanish again.
But for the last two weeks, the skin around my anus has been itching like crazy—it’s driving me insane.
I can manage to hold myself back during the day, but once I'm asleep, I start scratching subconsciously 👎 and then everything just burns because I end up getting these tiny little cracks... which makes things sting like hell whenever I go to the bathroom.
And now, there's this stinging sensation right in that area between "front and back."
At first, I was thinking maybe it was just my stitches acting up—since I had to get sewn up after giving birth—and that's why it's burning.
So, I grabbed a mirror to take a look. Honestly? It looks pretty awful 🙄
But the thing that really has me freaking out is that the skin around my anus looks kind of whitish in certain spots.
What should I do? How am I supposed to deal with this until the New Year? And what does that white skin stuff even mean?
Jacob White37 said:There are budget brands available for about $6.75
. If I recall correctly, your last period was around August 20th, and if you had unprotected sex on September 2nd, those likely coincided with your fertile window, making pregnancy a distinct possibility. You should be able to take a test right now if your cycle is regular, and the results should be reliable.
08/25
Yeah, it was unprotected... even though he pulled out beforehand.
We usually use protection, though.
Brandon Robinson19 said:I’m not really sure which test you’re talking about—if you mean the beta HCG, I couldn't get my doctor to run it, so I have no idea how it works for everyone else. I ended up just paying out of pocket at a private lab for three days straight.
Yeah, that beta test... I guess that’s definitely the most foolproof way to find out for sure. Any idea what the damage is going to be? How much does it cost?
Oh, one more thing I wanted to ask—I just heard someone mention that you can actually ask your doctor to order those routine blood tests... like, just straight up request them? Is that actually a thing?
fadedharbor48 said:Look, let's break this down logically. First off, you were having sex on the very last day of your period, so the odds of conception are basically zero. Second, those symptoms you listed? They aren't definitive proof of anything; honestly, it’s just as likely you're feeling them because you're hyper-focused on the idea of being pregnant. Third—and this is the kicker—you took two tests and they both came back NEGATIVE!! Plus, your period actually showed up. You aren't pregnant, Zeno.
You’re clearly kind of mixing me up with Ariana Grande 😁
I haven't even bought a test yet... I'm totally broke right now, and I can't exactly ask my parents because... well, that's a whole other long story...🤣
So now I'm stuck waiting for my paycheck to hit, and I feel like I'm going to lose my mind in the meantime... 😢
fadedharbor48 said:Look, let's break this down logically. First off, you were having sex on the very last day of your period, so the odds of conception are basically zero. Second, those symptoms you listed? They aren't definitive proof of anything; honestly, it’s just as likely you're feeling them because you're hyper-focused on the idea of being pregnant. Third—and this is the kicker—you took two tests and they both came back NEGATIVE!! Plus, your period actually showed up. You aren't pregnant, Zeno.
It’s pretty obvious you’ve kind of lumped me and Taylor Swift together here 😁
I haven't even bought a test yet... I'm totally broke right now, and I can't exactly ask my parents because... well, that's a whole other long story... 🤣
so now I'm stuck just waiting until my paycheck hits, and I think I might actually lose my mind in the meantime... 😢
Joshua Rogers10 said:Just head over to a CVS or Walgreens and grab one that works anytime—I think they run about 40 bucks $20 if I remember right. Honestly, any of them work fine.
As for the cheapest ones, no clue, since they weren't even stocking those here in Metković.
Thanks!
Heh, I'm actually hanging out in Washington, D.C. right now...
Joshua Rogers10 said:Hey, do whatever you think is best. Personally, that expensive test gave me nothing but a faint little line, and that was still four days before my period was even due.
So, uh, how much are these things actually running people for? Like, which one is supposed to be the gold standard? What’s the priciest option out there versus the absolute cheapest one you can grab at Walgreens?
Joshua Rogers10 said:Hey, small world, we're from the same town! hehe
Just go grab a test so you can stop stressing... if even a faint line shows up, that means you're pregnant.
I honestly thought that right away, but a friend told me it might be too early—told me to just hang tight until Monday maybe...
But, I don't know, I guess I could use some other opinions, maybe from people who've actually been through this, who knows...
So, here’s the deal—this is what’s going on:
So, okay, looking back at my calendar—last month, the very last day of my period was August 25th—and yeah, that’s when we actually had sex. Just putting that out there, I guess...
Ugh, I’m honestly so stressed out right now—my period is late again this month, and it’s totally throwing me off. Like, it was definitely supposed to show up by now... and the worst part is the physical stuff. My stomach is killing me, my breasts are super sore, and I just have this constant, nagging feeling that it’s gonna start any second, but then... nothing. Just waiting. It's driving me kind of crazy, I guess.
So, I was reading up on this and apparently stress can be a factor—though, honestly, I don't feel like my life has been quite chaotic enough lately for that to be the main culprit, you know? I mean, I did get into a bit of a spat with my husband—nothing major, just one of those things where we both said too much—and then, well, there was definitely way too much wine involved in the aftermath. Plus, I’ve been feeling pretty under the weather for about ten days now... probably just some nasty flu or a cold going around, just constant sneezing and coughing, nothing life-threatening, I guess, but still annoying. And, uh, I think I actually dropped a few pounds, too.
So, I finally had sex last night—it’s been a minute, honestly—and I’ve been kind of spiraling about it ever since... 😁 So, ever since the 2nd—and I’m talking right from when things started going sideways—I went to hit the bathroom and noticed my urine was looking super dark, like this deep, dark yellow color... which, honestly, felt like a pretty solid hint that some blood was about to show up in the mix lol.
Woke up in Chicago this morning—and man, let me tell you, I am sitting at exactly zero points right now. Just nothing. Zilch. Total shutout. 😕
Ugh, I’ve seriously had this weird, nagging feeling all day—like, I'm just waiting for something bad to happen at any second—and my stomach is absolutely killing me. It's just... yeah. Not great.
So, I mean—I guess I just kind of went down the rabbit hole thinking about pregnancy, you know? Like, I just started following that line of thought and just... ran with it. Honestly, there aren't really any actual symptoms or anything yet—aside from the fact that my period is MIA—but still. No dizziness, no morning sickness, nothing like that... just a whole lot of wondering, I suppose.
So I was just sitting here thinking—and honestly, I’m probably overthinking this, which is kind of my thing—like, should I just go ahead and grab a test now, or maybe just hold off for a day or two? I don't know, man. Maybe waiting is smarter, or maybe I'm just stressing myself out for nothing... I guess we'll see.
I mean, obviously I’m planning on hitting up the gynecologist and all that—it’s on my list, for sure—but I’m just waiting until my paycheck actually clears. Money is... well, let's just say things are a little tight right now, so I'm playing it by ear.
So, I guess this is gonna be my first time ever doing this... kind of nervous, maybe? Just a total newbie here, honestly.
So, I’m sitting here wondering what you guys all think... like, what are the actual reasons why she hasn't shown up yet? Is it even possible that I'm pregnant? Should I just go out and grab a test right this second? I don't know—I'm kind of spiraling a bit, I guess. What do you think?
Thanks in advance!